Desoto Lakes's Top REALTORS® And Real Estate Agents
Desoto Lakes is a neighborhood in Sarasota, FL. Here are the Top Real Estate Agents that service Desoto Lakes.
Median Home Value
$314K
5-Year Change
+60%
Top Agent
(126)
David & Toni Zarghami
Keller Williams Classic Group | Coastal Living III
19 Years of experience
408+ Sales in the last 12 months
30 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
Top 0.03%
in Sarasota, FL
$1.32B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $27.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(135)
Shayla Twit
CORCORAN Dwellings
24 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
21 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
Top 0.15%
in Sarasota, FL
$377M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $8.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(47)
Helen Carlsen
The Keyes Company
30 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
5 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
$136.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(27)
Matt Leicht
SaraSellsSarasota.com, PLLC
11 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
4 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
Top 0.32%
in Sarasota, FL
$181.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $4.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(977)
Andrew Duncan
LPT Realty
21 Years of experience
325+ Sales in the last 12 months
4 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
Top 0.39%
in Sarasota, FL
$2.98B
All-Time Sales
$220K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Phillip Barrett
Barrett Realty
9 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
2 verified sales in Desoto Lakes
$119.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Darren Dowling
Beyond Realty (Powered by Side Inc)
11 Years of experience
52+ Sales in the last 12 months
1 verified sale in Desoto Lakes
Top 0.52%
in Sarasota, FL
$188.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $5.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Christine Pope
Michael Saunders & Co.
10 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
1 verified sale in Desoto Lakes
Top 1.41%
in Sarasota, FL
$52.4M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(14)
Sandee Teresa
Compass
17 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
1 verified sale in Desoto Lakes
Top 1.45%
in Sarasota, FL
$44M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(64)
Mark Perry
Shirley International Realty
12 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
1 verified sale in Desoto Lakes
$35M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $640K
Price Range
28
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Why you need a Top Real Estate Agent in Desoto Lakes, Sarasota,FL
Sarasota has 7,455 active real estate agents for you to choose from. How do you know if you’re selecting the best one in your area? Simple: EffectiveAgents has analyzed the performance history and past transactions of every agent that has sold homes in Desoto Lakes. Since 2009 we have analyzed how real estate agents perform in Desoto Lakes and our expertise can help you find the best Realtor to sell your home.
How We Rank Desoto Lakes Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including recent and all-time sales, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions.
Luckily, we have answers.
How many realtors are there in Sarasota?
There are 7,455 real estate agents in Sarasota
Who are the top real estate agents in and around Desoto Lakes?
Top selling real estate agents in and around Desoto Lakes include David & Toni Zarghami, Shayla Twit, Helen Carlsen, Matt Leicht and Andrew Duncan.
What is the best time of year to sell a home in the Sarasota area?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in the Sarasota area sell fastest and closest to asking price when they go under contract in December. To hit that window, plan to list around October.
What is the median home value in Desoto Lakes?
The median home value in Desoto Lakes is $313,777, a gain of 60% over the past five years.
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